Lockwood Hills is looking for an Operations Research Scientist to work collaboratively as part of the diversified Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Initiative team. The Operations Research Scientist plays a critical role within the Human Centered Design (HCD) team with responsibilities across all aspects of the cloud-based product development lifecycle including managing requirements, designing, developing, and testing digital solutions supporting military and civilian workforces interfacing with DoD enterprise applications.
The Operations Research Scientist, serving as an integral member of the Human Centered Design team, specializes in learning science related research and product testing of cloud-based learning ecosystems. The position requires extensive collaboration with cross-functional teams to create and manage scalable, secure, and efficient applications for DoD training partners and educational institutions. The HCD team provides expertise in areas of human centered user interface/user experience (UI/UX) design, capabilities-based test and evaluation, learning engineering, learning science and data science. The HCD team works closely with Engineering and Project Management within the broader Research and Development department. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today! This position is 100% Remote.
Responsibilities
Conducts research supporting the modernization of learning ecosystems - the technological infrastructure required to support the delivery of digital learning - and the optimization of learner data usage across the enterprise
Supports the planning, design and conduct of learning system design research, as well as impact studies focused on stakeholder key performance measures, i.e., assessing the impact of the learning system design on organizational outcomes
Performs applied research and research-to-practice translation of learning science
Writes test or experimental plans, execute evaluations and prepare reports, summaries, and charts that interpret test results
Advises on training/education evaluations
Communicates scientific and technical information through oral briefings and written documents
Collaborates with HCD and Engineering team members, as well as external vendors in defining and sharing requirements
Qualifications
U.S. Citizen
Able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
Master's or Ph.D. degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Industrial / Organizational Psychology or a related field
3 years exp plus Bachelor's degree in related area OR
2 years exp plus advanced degree in related area
Familiarity with IEEE data standards such as: IEEE P9274.1 Experience API (xAPI) 2.0; P2881 Standard for Learning Metadata; IEEE 1484.20.3 Sharable Competency Definitions; IEEE 2997 standard for Learner Records
Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within Human Centered Design
Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products/services or processes
Contributes to process improvements
Demonstrates ownership of work tasks
Typically resolves complex problems or problems where precedent may not exist
Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Works independently with minimal guidance, however, communicates key information with manager and team
Balances priorities in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrates a wide degree of creativity and flexibility
Desired Qualifications:
Experience or familiarity with Management
Cloud Platforms: AWS (Amazon Web Services)
Data Analysis: Investigating and interpreting data for decision-making
UI/UX design principles
Data Science
Agile/Scrum development processes
Jira/Confluence
Vizio
Pay Range
110,000-125,000
Benefits
Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.
Job ID
2024-13583
Work Type
Remote
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
Lockwood Hills, an Akima company, is not just another federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At Lockwood Hills, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders , Lockwood Hills provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers , Lockwood Hills delivers mission critical support services for federal, civilian, and military operations around the world.
As a Lockwood Hills employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).
